Aaron Mikottis
Those Who Self Manage: Are You Present for Repairs?
Hi all,I recently got started in the game with a two-flat in a quiet neighborhood in Joliet, IL. I currently self manage.Next weekend, some contractors are going to be replacing the windows in the upstairs unit. If th...
Harry Morrison
Catch 22 - POF or Preapproval letter
Hello BP. I found what I believe is a pretty good first deal. But I can't see the property without a POF or Preapproval letter! I would be looking for a Private Lender or HML if necessary. The property is in MA.
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My first AirBnB Listing
After 10 months of learning, reading books, following Bigger Pockets and listening to hours and hours of podcasts about REI, I am grateful I have finally started my STR dreams. But it's been four days now since I list...
Eric F.
Flat fee listing questions and/or recommendations
Hi everyone,I am about to purchase a property in SE Raleigh. I intend to rehab it and hold it as a rental but I am also considering selling it. I have never done a flat fee listing before but I was thinking about payi...
Elizabeth Jackson
Tenants Fighting Deductions
Hey BP community, I’m trying not to lose my mind here. We had tenants for 3 years move out recently in Virginia. The place was really gross- mouse droppings, damaged and moldy drywall, a broken window, termite dam...
John E Ceisel
The 3 Rental Inspections
Hello BP!The way my lease is structured, for the move-in/move-out inspection I have 3 phases: 1-Move In2-Pre-Move Out3-Move OutAs far as legal obligation is concerned (California), the tenant must fill out and sign t...
Jay Garrison
Contractor won't share license info w/o signed contract?
Hi,I am in talks with a masonry company to do some major repairs to my chimney. I have been sent an estimate already, but when I asked for the contractor's license info (they were referred to me by my carpenter) I was...
Casey Pozzanghera
Just getting started in real estate, Boise Idaho!
Hi BP Community! Super excited to get involved with this great group. I am living in Boise, Idaho and am interested in getting started with SFH or small MFH rentals. It is a sellers market in this area, and it seems t...
Mike Collier
Working On My First Fix-n-Flip!!
I needed a cash infusion into my REI business so I began looking for a Fix-n-Flip opportunity. I found a wonderful 4/2 foreclosure with a private pool in Orlando that needed quite a bit of TLC. When I first walked in...
Jason Love
Maybe a stupid question: visit before offer?
I'm looking to find a single family or small multifamily as my first rental property in the near future. I've listened to a bunch of the BP podcasts and attended several of the BP webinars on getting started. I've bou...